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"It was absolutely crazy, the rain and winds were so strong and the lights in the walkways around the hotel went out.

The weather throughout the night was crazy. We were all told to stay in our rooms as the storm picked up. My room faces the sea, so they taped up the glass window doors to my balcony and the waves have been monstrous.

"I just hope it passes by without not much harm or damage to this beautiful place and that everyone remains safe."

Abbie and her 24-year-old sister are staying at the Iberostar resort in Punta Cana, while their parents are staying at a hotel 10 minutes away in Bavaro.

"I looked to see outside and it was unbelievable, so surreal to see the storm at such a huge strength with the rain incredibly heavy," she said.

Hurricane Irma has devastated several islands in the Caribbean (Image: Google)

"You could see debris in the air and the palm trees bending over to half its actual size. It's been like this since midnight last night.